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By Heidi Begg
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The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.
Bonnie’s journey through Trimester Four is the focus of today’s episode and it is a true testament to her unending strength and resilience!
During her pregnancy, Bonnie experienced complications in the form of severe preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and hip pain that prevented her from walking more than a few metres. But it was after her son Patrick was born (at 37 weeks and 2.5 kilograms) that the real challenge began. Jaundice, a tongue-tie, and power vomiting characterised the first 6 weeks of Bonnie’s fourth trimester.
Listen to the episode to hear Bonnie candidly share stories from what she describes as the most difficult period of her life, as well as some of the highlights and what kept her going! Her limitless capacity for perseverance is truly inspirational.
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Links mentioned in today’s episode:
Bonnie Hayes
Bonnie Hayes on LinkedIn
Ergobaby
Spectra Baby
SRC Recovery Leggings
Pop Family
Welcome back to the Pop Family Podcast! Today we’re covering Heidi’s fourth trimester (we’ll hear all about Bonnie’s fourth trimester in the next episode!). She walks us through her time at the hospital after giving birth and explains how she diagnosed her baby’s tongue tie, why the hospital was not helpful with the issue, and the frenectomy she decided on.
We also discuss the expectations we have that our bodies will ‘bounce back’ after giving birth, the tricky balancing act that is newborn sleep, the highs and lows of breastfeeding, the bonding that contact naps bring, and going back to work after having a baby.
Finally, we share some of Heidi’s recommendations for Mums in the fourth trimester. Thank you for joining us and don’t forget to stay tuned for Part B!
In this episode, we cover:
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Bonnie Hayes on LinkedIn
Australian Birth Stories
Heidi Trusler (Begg) on LinkedIn
Pop Family
Welcome back to another episode of the Pop Family Podcast! The beautiful Bonnie is back with us again today to share her and Heidi’s birth stories from January this year (2022). The accounts of their birthing experiences are quite detailed and may be triggering for some.
We begin with Bonnie’s journey as she tells us of her pre-labour experience, why she had to be induced, and why her options around her delivery were limited. We learn about her transition into active labour, why she chose to be in her body rather than her head, how she instinctively knew when to start pushing, and what her preferences for delivery were.
Heidi shares why she loved having both a private obstetrician and midwife, what ‘stretch and sweeps’ means, her dilemma when trying to ascertain whether her contractions were real, and how she entered a fully meditative state. Through Heidi’s birthing story we learn how the bath became her happy place, and how she was eventually able to find the resolve to push after an arduous 12-hour labour.
This is a truly enlightening episode and, if you’d like to hear the names of the two special bubs, be sure to tune in!
In today’s episode, we cover:
Links mentioned in today’s episode:
Bonnie Hayes on LinkedIn
Australian Birth Stories
Heidi Trusler (Begg) on LinkedIn
Pop Family
Welcome back to the Pop Family Podcast! Today, CEO Heidi is joined by Bonnie once again, this time to discuss the third trimester of their pregnancies.
We dive deep into our struggles such as weight gain, self-confidence, swollen ankles, gestational diabetes, and everything in between! We also take a look at the highlights of the third trimester and the special feeling you get when people are so lovely to you as a pregnant woman.
Next, we dive into a few things we did during our third trimesters that we’d do again during our future pregnancy journeys. You’ll hear all about antenatal classes, lactation consultants, antenatal pumping, and so much more. You don’t want to miss this one!
In today’s episode, we cover:
Links mentioned in today’s episode:
Bonnie Hayes on LinkedIn
Australian Birth Stories
Heidi Trusler (Begg) on LinkedIn
Pop Family
There is so much information available for mothers about the three trimesters during pregnancy, but almost nothing to prepare them for the fourth trimester! Talking to us today about how to handle the demands of a newborn relating to their sleep is nurse, midwife, and certified baby and child sleep consultant, Jude Capewell.
Join us to discover the most common red flags when a child isn't sleeping optimally (reliance on external measures and the blame game) and how external elements such as dummies, feeding cycles, motion, and rocking or patting can lead to bad sleep habits.
Jude also describes a poor feed-sleep cycle, as well as why it's so damaging to the baby and parents, and she shares some great advice on how to set a good sleep routine early on.
Tune in to learn five top tips on how to survive the fourth trimester and so much more in today’s fascinating episode!
In this episode, we cover:
Links mentioned in today’s episode:
The Holistic Sleep Nurse
Judith Capewell Email
The Holistic Sleep Nurse: Support From Afar Package
Red Nose Guidelines
Spot Family
Today’s guest, Kate, is a freelance content creator, Mum of a child with dyslexia, dysgraphia and ADHD, and the co-founder of the Read3 Literacy Program (if you’re interested in learning more about Read 3, tune into our previous podcast with Robyn, Kate’s co-founder!).
In today’s episode, we have an open-hearted discussion (interspersed with a few tears!) about Kate’s journey of dealing with her son’s diagnoses.
Kate speaks candidly about the guilt and devastation that she felt when she discovered that Elliot had dyslexia, and how the experiences which followed motivated her to make literacy more accessible than it currently is.
Kate shares what she wishes she had known earlier, the interventions that have been incredibly helpful for her and her son, and valuable advice for all parents out there who may be going through something similar with their own children.
In today’s episode, we cover:
Links mentioned in today’s episode:
Spot Family
Robyn Monaghan on LinkedIn
Read3
Read3 on Instagram
Read3 on Facebook
Read3 Early Literacy Screener
Speld Queensland
Western Australian DSF Speld
Code Red Dyslexia Network
International Dyslexia Associations
When it comes to literacy difficulties, early intervention is everything.
Today on the Spot Family Podcast we’re joined by one of the best in the business to discuss early literacy difficulties, how to identify them, and some insightful tips on how to treat them!
Robyn Monaghan has been a working speech pathologist for almost 40 years and, for the past 20, has focused her practice on assisting young people with dyslexia and other literacy disorders.
In this episode, we learn about Read3, Robyn’s tier-three intervention program for kids with severe literacy difficulties; what (or rather who) inspired its methods and development, how it’s structured, and the range of children it has expanded to assist.
Robyn breaks down the three tiers of intervention and lists the processing skills targeted by the tier three approach. We find out what red flags to look out for in terms of early literacy difficulties in young children and Robyn shares her top tips for parents of struggling readers!
Tune in for this thorough and assuring conversation on a topic close to all of our hearts.
In this episode, we cover:
Links mentioned in today’s episode:
Spot Family
Robyn Monaghan on LinkedIn
Read3
Read3 on Instagram
Read3 on Facebook
Lindamood-Bell
Maryanne Wolf
RAVE-O
Everyone’s pregnancy journey is different, with its own unique challenges and highlights. In this episode of the Spot Family Podcast, resident speechies Bonnie and Heidi recap their respective experiences of trimester two! We hear about Bonnie’s struggle with chronic pelvic pain and Heidi’s seemingly everlasting food aversion, and how they managed these challenges. Our hosts fill us in on the immense value they found in attending alternative birthing courses with their partners and why they walked out feeling calmer and more empowered. We learn the importance of maintaining your strength through exercise, however gentle, and how SRC recovery shorts may prove to be an absolute game-changer both during pregnancy and post-partum! Join us for this hyper-real conversation which is jam-packed with pregnancy and parenting resource recommendations and experience-based advice on what to do to ease yourself into your second trimester. You’re not alone on this journey and we’re here to help you feel just a little bit more prepared for the miracle coming your way!
In this episode, we cover:
Links mentioned in today’s episode:
Spot Family
Spot Family on Instagram
Australian Birth Stories Podcast
Kick Pregnancy Podcast
Hello, Bump Podcast
Steph Claire Smith on Instagram
Kic Pod
Holistic Lactation on Instagram
The Holistic Sleep Nurse on Instagram
The Holistic Psychologist on Instagram
Midwife Lauretta on Instagram
Hyperactivity, endless energy, incessant speaking, and impulsivity... These are some common signs of classic ADHD in little ones that many of us may recognise.
Today on the Spot Family Podcast we're speaking to Olwen Forker from Backchat Speech Pathology in Brisbane, who's bringing her extensive ADHD expertise to the conversation with a particular focus on awareness around inattentive ADHD markers.
Olwen's three children each have ADHD as part of their neurodevelopmental profile and today she shares her journey as a mother and Speech Pathologist who not only specialises but lives her work with neurodiverse little ones.
Hear all the ways that classic versus inattentive ADHD presents, the various challenges experienced in executive functioning, and how the Backchat clinic works as an invaluable resource for parents, paediatricians, OTs, and GPs.
This episode covers everything you need to know about ADHD, so if you're a parent whose gut instinct is telling you something's up, a therapist or teacher who wants to expand your knowledge, or you are just interested in this increasingly prevalent diagnosis, tune in now!
In this episode, we cover:
Links mentioned in today’s episode:
Olwen Forker on LinkedIn
BackChat Speech Pathology
BackChat Speech Pathology on Facebook
BackChat Speech Pathology on Instagram
Maggie Dent
Martha Burns
Little Birdie Books
Lindamood-Bell Visualizing and Verbalizing Program
Pearson Assessments: CELF-5
SFP Episode 14: Talk, Read, Play, Succeed with Little Birdie Books
SFP Episode 2: What is Working Memory? With Dr Tracy Packiam Alloway
Spot Family
Thanks for tuning in to another episode of the Spot Family Podcast!
Today is the next instalment in our series on early child development and pregnancy! We discuss how each pregnancy is different, what we expected versus the reality of what our bodies were asking for, and some ways each of our lives have improved over the last few months.
Bonnie shares a very personal scare that happened in her first few weeks, and Heidi gets honest about how her work life had to change earlier than realized (for the better).
You’ll also hear some top tips and tricks for surviving some of the more uncomfortable physical symptoms, as well as some recommendations for some (other) excellent podcasts to support you.
From the 12-week rule of secrecy to big boobs and nausea, this episode touches on all the things that make this time so scary, and wonderful! If you're looking for real and honest reflections on all the highs and lows of trimester one, tune in now to hear all this and more!
In this episode, we cover:
Links mentioned in today’s episode:
Birth, Baby & Beyond
The Kick Pregnancy Podcast
Hello Bump
Beyond the Bump
Spot Family
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